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First signs of Romania's post-crisis recovery became visible during early 2011, but up until 2012 there are still numerous areas in need of progress. GDP increased by 0.7% over the first three months of 2012 versus 2011, fuelled by the export sectors, while household consumption and investments stayed considerably low. The housing market (namely construction of new real estate properties) is still stagnating, the unemployment rate is constantly declining from 7.6% and corporate access to loans...

The increasing real estate trend in Indonesia, especially in established cities such as Jakarta and Surabaya, contributed to the robust growth of home improvement and gardening stores. With the growing numbers of new houses and apartments, demand for home improvement products and accessories also increased, accelerating retail value sales. Major cities in Java, especially Jakarta and Surabaya, were among the potential markets for home improvement and gardening stores due to the intensive growth...

- The Future of the Tobacco and Tobacco Products Packaging Market in Peru to 2017 is a data only report providing extensive and highly detailed time series consumption data on primary and outer packaging in the market - The report provides in-depth quantitative data on retail tobacco and tobacco products packaging, covering key segmentations such as pack material and type, closure material and type, and outer information, for the latest financial year (current year) and the extreme ends of the historical and forecast periods - Detailed tables and charts provide a comprehensive breakdown of packaging consumption to clearly establish market trends, packaging dynamics and future growth areas

Following a sluggish performance in 2009-2010 during the tough economic climate, packaged food picked up in terms of value growth in 2011, as consumer confidence and spending strengthened. Fears of a double-dip recession and renewed consumer cautiousness in 2012, however, dampened its performance, and value growth is expected to slow down compared with 2011. Trade sources pointed out the declining traffic in grocery retailers in 2011/2012. In addition, packaged food lost some of its previous...

Retailing in Costa Rica is currently experiencing deeper levels of consumer segmentation, the result of the fact that retail demand is rising among high-income and low-income consumers throughout the country. While retailing concepts which target low-income and middle-income consumers such as discounters and mass merchandisers continue benefiting from the ongoing economic uncertainty and the decline in purchasing power among the majority of the local population, the smaller but also expanding...

In 2012, small kitchen appliances (non-cooking) show a positive, yet mild, recovery after a long period of negative growth. Sales grew by 1% and 5% in retail volume and current value terms, to reach only 162,000 units and Mx$51 million, which represented negligible share within the whole of small appliances. Positive growth in 2012 was the result of greater consumer confidence over the post-crisis period combined with greater awareness of the existence of these products. Kettles, which...

E-Commerce in UK by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers media, fashion, computer related products, electrical and electronic equipment, home and garden products, travel, groceries and other products bought on-line via computers or mobile phones by consumers. It excludes second hand products, including those bought on e-bay, products bought by mail order/telephone orders. Market value comprises on-line sales including sales tax through all types of retailers. Market size for E-Commerce in UK is given in GBP with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for UK. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Growth in retail volume sales of ice cream in 2012 was up slightly on 2011, and also stronger than the CAGR for the entire review period. This improvement was underpinned by rising disposable incomes and the growing adoption of Western consumption habits by Nigerian consumers. New product and packaging developments, improvements in distribution (especially via supermarkets and hypermarkets outlets), advertising campaigns and price promotions also fuelled growth in retail volume sales. Growth in...

In 2012 the pendulum of consumer attitudes swung to the area of lower confidence. Recovering demand for high value-added products was slowed down by expected economic problems and the desire to cut unnecessary spending. Supported by mass-media discussions of insufficient efficiency of the products promising substantial health effects, consumers opted for more familiar standard yoghurts and sour milk drinks with proven health effects and sold at lower prices. However, demands for product quality...

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Wood and Wood Products market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Chronic Pain - Pipeline Review, H1 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Chronic Pain, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Chronic Pain. Chronic Pain - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

This quarter BMI has revised and restructured its tourism reports, incorporating a greater range of data and focusing on the hotel industry, the value of the tourism industry itself, and the impact of macroeconomic factors.

Baby Food in Russia by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This comprises packaged dry and liquid products designed specifically for babies/infants. Market value and volume comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Baby Food in Russia is given in RUB and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Russia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Euromonitor International's Industrial reports provide a 360 degree view of an industry. The Industrial market report offers a comprehensive guide to the size and shape of the Accumulators, Primary Cells and Primary Batteries market at a national level. It provides the latest retail sales data, allowing you to identify the sectors driving growth. It identifies the leading companies, the leading brands and offers strategic analysis of key factors influencing the market - be they new product developments, packaging innovations, economic/lifestyle influences, distribution or pricing issues. Forecasts illustrate how the market is set to change.

Pet Food in Switzerland by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers packaged, prepared dry and wet food specifically for cats and dogs. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Pet Food in Switzerland is given in CHF and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Switzerland. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Demand for home laundry appliances in Sweden is being driven by rising consumer demand for home laundry appliances which are faster, quieter, more effective, more efficient in terms of energy usage and easier to use. Recent product launches in the category such as Electrolux's Cool Clean and Steam System products highlight the attempts of the leading players in the category to address these specific consumer demands.

Pet Food in Austria by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This market covers packaged, prepared dry and wet food specifically for cats and dogs. Market size comprises sales through all retail channels including direct to consumer. Market size for Pet Food in Austria is given in EUR and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Austria. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Ready Meals (inc pizza) in Indonesia by Mintel Global Market Navigator provides you with annual year-end market size data, most recently updated in 2012. This comprises packaged frozen, chilled and shelf stable pizzas and other ready meals. Market sizes are based on sales through all retail outlets and direct to consumer. Market size for Ready Meals (inc pizza) in Indonesia is given in IDR and tonne with a minimum of five years' historical data. Market Forecast is provided for five years. Included with this snapshot is socio-economic data for Indonesia. Population, Consumer Price Index (CPI), Gross Domestic Product (GDP), Exchange Rates.

Global Markets Direct's, 'Vitiligo - Pipeline Review, H2 2013', provides an overview of the indication's therapeutic pipeline. This report provides information on the therapeutic development for Vitiligo, complete with latest updates, and special features on late-stage and discontinued projects. It also reviews key players involved in the therapeutic development for Vitiligo. Vitiligo - Pipeline Review, Half Year is built using data and information sourced from Global Markets Direct's proprietary databases, Company/University websites, SEC filings, investor presentations and featured press releases from company/university sites and industry-specific third party sources, put together by Global Markets Direct's team.

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Merck KGaA - Product Pipeline Review - 2013" provides data on the Merck KGaA's research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

Energy drinks are getting more and more popular amongst young people in Belarus. They are often consumed in cafes and night clubs, by those who need of a quick energy boost. Energy drinks keep receiving negative publicity about their influence on consumers' health, however, and for this reason the components of energy drinks are regulated by the Belarusian Ministry of Health. According to legislation, from 1 March, 2005 energy drinks must contain no more than two energy-boosting components,...

Global Market Direct's pharmaceuticals report, "Anavex Life Sciences Corp. - Product Pipeline Review - 2013" provides data on the Anavex Life Sciences Corp.'s research and development focus. The report includes information on current developmental pipeline, complete with latest updates, and features on discontinued and dormant projects.

BMI View: Upbeat Economic Outlook Helps Stabilise Port Of Tallinn

This report is the result of Timetric's extensive market research covering the non-life insurance industry in Switzerland. It contains detailed historic and forecast data for distribution channels. 'Non-Life Insurance Distribution Channels in Switzerland to 2016: Market Databook' provides detailed insight into the operating environment of the non-life insurance industry in Switzerland. It is an essential tool for companies active across the Swiss non-life insurance value chain and for new players considering to enter the market.

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